Guides to the Way
and the gorges.
GR65 stages, where to eat, the pilgrim credential, things to do in the Allier gorges: our field-tested, fact-checked advice for your stop in Monistrol-d'Allier.
Saint-Privat-d'Allier to Monistrol-d'Allier on the GR65: the descent to the Allier
Saint-Privat-d'Allier to Monistrol-d'Allier on the GR65: 7 to 7.4 km, 2 to 2.5 hours, Rochegude chapel and a steep descent. Profile, water and services.
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Monistrol-d'Allier to Saugues on the GR65: the climb to the Margeride
Monistrol-d'Allier to Saugues on the GR65: 12 to 13.5 km, 3.5 to 5 hours, a 400 to 500 m climb past the Madeleine cave chapel. Water, tips and services.
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Where to eat in Monistrol-d'Allier
Where to eat in Monistrol-d'Allier on the GR65: a restaurant open 7 days a week, €22 lunch menu, breakfast from 6:30am, packed lunches. No ATM, no grocery.
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Things to do in the Allier gorges from Monistrol
Things to do in the Allier gorges: rafting from age 10, canyoning, the cave chapel, the Eiffel bridge and river swimming in Monistrol-d'Allier. 2026 guide.
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The pilgrim credential on the Le Puy Route: where to get it and how to fill it
Pilgrim credential Le Puy guide: where to get your credencial in Le Puy-en-Velay, the 7am blessing, stamps on the GR65 and Compostela requirements.
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Things to do in Monistrol-d'Allier on a rest day
Things to do in Monistrol-d'Allier on a GR65 rest day: cave chapel, basalt columns, Eiffel bridge, rafting, river swimming, plus practical tips for walkers.
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